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Kaman Corporation · 1 month ago

Specialized Machinist/Toolmaker

217 Smith St, Middletown, CT 06457, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Kaman Corporation is focused on innovation and providing opportunities for employees to grow in their careers. The Specialized Machinist/Toolmaker will perform specialized machining operations and work on tool and fixture fabrication, ensuring quality and precision in their work.

AerospaceIndustrialIndustrial AutomationManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct Design

Responsibilities

The Specialized Machinist / Tool Maker works independently and with limited supervision, performing diversified and specialized machining operations. Areas of machine specialization include performing intricate machining operations and setup of conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools vertical milling machines, lathes and other shop equipment

Areas of operational specialization include tool and fixture fabrication, production rework and other machining activities. The tooling requirements are developed by interpreting drawings, and engaging design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other tool makers to determine the best solution

Performs duties to layout, build, and repair a variety of jigs, fixtures, production parts, and similar devices

Use a wide range of calipers, micrometers, verniers, comparators, and other precision measuring instruments to maintain close tolerances

Able to function from work orders, complex drawings, sketches, and sample parts, written and verbal instructions

Have good problem-solving skills and be mechanically inclined

Arrange machining schedules to meet internal customer needs

Troubleshoot existing tooling and repair as required

May occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds

Use safety standards as a guideline to maintain a clean and orderly work area

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Qualification

Toolmaker experienceMachining different metalsCNC machine setupPrecision measuring instrumentsProblem-solving skillsCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

GED/HS Diploma or Technical School Diploma or Formal Machinist Training required

Minimum of 7+ years of experience in machining of different metals and some plastics

Toolmaker experience required

The Specialized Machinist / Tool Maker works independently and with limited supervision, performing diversified and specialized machining operations

Areas of machine specialization include performing intricate machining operations and setup of conventional or computer numerically controlled machine tools vertical milling machines, lathes and other shop equipment

Areas of operational specialization include tool and fixture fabrication, production rework and other machining activities

The tooling requirements are developed by interpreting drawings, and engaging design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and other tool makers to determine the best solution